Is Mohanlal part of Dileep's 'Bha Bha Ba'? Noorin Shereef offers clarity; major update nears

As excitement builds around 'Bha Bha Ba,' an upcoming Malayalam action-comedy-thriller starring Dileep, Vineeth Sreenivasan, and Dhyan Sreenivasan, speculation continues over whether Mohanlal will appear in the film.

Actress and co-writer Noorin Shereef has now addressed the buzz in a recent interview.

Dileep wasn’t the first choice.

Talking to Red FM, Noorin revealed that Dileep wasn’t originally selected for the lead role. “Initially, we didn’t think of Dileep for the lead role. But later, we felt it would be great if he came on board,” she said.

She added that the team initially considered Pranav Mohanlal for the role, but it didn’t work out as expected. It was only after some key developments that Dileep was brought in, and the script was adjusted to suit his presence. “Vineeth ettan was part of the project from the beginning,” she noted, highlighting the film’s evolving creative direction.


Mohanlal’s involvement: still a possibility


Addressing the long-standing rumors about Mohanlal’s cameo, Noorin didn’t confirm the superstar’s involvement but remained hopeful. “We would love for Lalettan to be a part of the film. We’ve spoken to him about it too. If everything falls into place, he will be there. That’s our wish, and we’re hopeful,” she shared. The statement leaves room for possibility, keeping fans curious ahead of the big announcement.


A family entertainer with a mass appeal





According to Noorin, 'Bha Bha Ba'—short 'for Bhayam, Bhakthi, Bahumanam (Fear, Devotion, Respect)—is a comedy-mass entertainer rooted in everyday characters. “It’s a total entertainer, suitable for family viewing. This is our first script, and we took two years to write it. We hope it turns out to be our best,” she said. The film, directed by debutant Dhananjay Shankar, also features Balu Varghese, Sandy Master, Baiju Santhosh, Saranya Ponvannan, and Redin Kingsley in key roles. A major update about the film is set to arrive on July 4.